UK:
Separated Fathers Still Not Treated Equally By Legislation
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The Queen's Speech on 9th May did not offer separated
fathers legislation to guarantee equal time with their children.
"Where it is safe and in the child's best interests"
does not really go further than the current Children Act focussing
on child welfare, but the promised consultation may produce
something more radical.
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